Who Designed This Underworld Dungeon?
Chapter 340 - 253: The Lost Land Knight and the First Underground Level

Chapter 340: Chapter 253: The Lost Land Knight and the First Underground Level

"Although the journey was difficult, the outcome was good."

Jed limped through the Academy Gate Town, leaning on a sturdy tree branch he found somewhere.

Fortunately, they didn’t get lost, but they encountered a few moderately intense battles, winning with the help of their weapons.

So why was he limping?

Because when he transformed into the wind and rushed around, he didn’t pay attention to the terrain. After dispelling the transformation, he fell off a mountain.

"Maybe I’m really not suited for this stuff..."

Spa glanced at him and said, "Hurry up and check if you’re missing anything. I just lost two potions in the battle."

Upon hearing this, Jed quickly checked his belongings. Relaxing visibly after confirming his weapons were intact, he checked other items with less caution and finally said:

"Everything’s normal, I didn’t lose anything. Looks like you’re just unlucky."

He carried all the items a "mercenary" should have, so he instinctively felt there was no problem.

Yes, by mercenary standards.

"Is this the Academy Gate Town? It looks different from the rumors."

Jed looked around. He had heard that the Academy Gate Town was filled with adventurers’ tents and trash, with adventurers resting everywhere, indicating a chaotic and dirty environment. But now it didn’t seem to be the case.

There were still tents, but they were clearly designated areas, and everything was placed more orderly. Adventurers were everywhere on the streets, but there was no trash. The overflowing garbage bins were being cleaned by someone.

There were no collapsed buildings in the town; they had all been cleared and repaired by the adventurer’s guild. Newly built buildings shot up everywhere, mostly residential houses, with a few distinctive structures. Jed even saw a building under rapid construction with a sign stating "Bed City’s Adventurer’s Guild Branch."

The construction speed in a world with magic is really fast; even the civil engineering guys are using magic.

Some caravans stationed personnel here to purchase various materials. Priests from the Holy Light Church provided healing services, and blacksmith Andre and merchant Curry were surrounded by people. Adventurers were coming and going, reflecting a thriving scene.

This is the unique bustling life at the initial phase of developing a dungeon.

"Seems like the construction is going well..." Jed said, rubbing his chin while observing. "Do you think when the captain’s dream is realized, we’ll build our territory like this?"

"Maybe." Spa rarely smiled, "But that bonfire gives me an uneasy feeling. I don’t want to get close."

"Excuse me, are you newcomers?" At this moment, a young girl ran over holding a stack of pamphlets.

The two exchanged a glance and nodded.

"Great, I am an intern at the Skyrim Strategy Group, responsible for distributing handbooks to newcomers entering the town to help them quickly understand the development status of Lake Lienia and the urgently needed work."

The girl smiled and handed over a pamphlet with both hands. "Please accept it if you don’t mind. I usually stay near Mr. Andre, so if you have any questions, feel free to ask me."

"But if I really helped you, please give me a good review. I’m looking to become a full-fledged member of the Skyrim Strategy Group."

The girl bounced away.

"She is... very energetic."

It took Jed a moment to snap out of it after the girl’s barrage, then he and Spa started to peruse the pamphlet.

It introduced the Lake District in a graphical format, and the craftsmanship looked quite exquisite.

[Academy Gate Town: A safe area shrouded in bonfires; no monster dares to intrude. You can rest here at ease. The blacksmith can provide weapon forging and enhancement. Merchants sell various magical items, occasionally rare items and discounts. The town’s central teleportation array allows exiting the dungeon or heading further underground]

[Reyalucaria Magic Academy: The center of Lake Lienia, a typical "Sain mode" area. It’s torturous for novices but feels familiar to those who have explored other Sain areas. It’s recommended to form teams of at least twenty for challenges]

Below was the introduction of each floor of the Academy, including monster types and final bosses, along with background stories. Each point was briefly touched upon before leaving suspense, always ending with the note:

[For more details, please purchase Skyrim Strategy issue XX]

What a cliffhanger!

"I think this place is too difficult, better not go." Spa said, and Jed agreed, continuing to read.

[Underground: Accessible from the Academy hall entrance. Based on current textual clues, the underground region is where many magic tutors conduct experiments. The spatial rules are chaotic, with various monsters and scenes likely to appear, and the terrain has evolved into something similar to traditional mazes over a long time]

[Defeat the boss hidden in the maze’s deepest part to proceed to the next level. The number of levels in the maze is currently unknown]

[Different altars exist in the underground maze; defeating monsters grants a chance to obtain humanity. Offer humanity at the altar to randomly receive ancient blessings. These blessings work similarly to the Endless Reincarnation zone of the Great Tomb but only apply to the current level. Entering new levels requires obtaining new blessings. Defeating elite enemies grants Historical Battle Certificates that can be exchanged at the altars for permanent blessings or other rewards]

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